Mission & Vision Statement

Mission

P.S.20 is committed to educating the whole child. We value the cultures, languages and life experiences of our students and view these assets as contributions to their learning and growth. We believe that by knowing our students deeply, we will design instructional opportunities to support all students with reaching their full emotional, social, and academic potential. We are committed to educating and encouraging students to achieve high standards of excellence in all curriculum areas.

We strongly believe in the importance of parent involvement in the educational process. Communication and collaboration among students, parents, staff and administration is crucial to promoting the success of all students.

Vision Statement

The faculty, staff, parents and community of P.S.20 view each child as a vital, unique individual, whose education is an essential investment in their future. We empower our students to reach their maximum potentials and help them to become assured, critical thinkers who are committed to continual self-development, personal responsibility and social contribution.

We endeavor to create inclusive and vibrant teaching and learning environments by designing learning experiences that inspire collaboration and are culturally and linguistically relevant to each student. We strive to inspire our students to become independently motivated, inquisitive, proud, and engaged with their work.

We strive to advance our knowledge, and to be consistently aware of our children's needs and concerns, to identify their strengths and build on them, to encourage and empower them and praise their accomplishments, and to work collaboratively within the school as well as through our students' families and the community.

We pledge to provide our students and teachers with opportunities for success and fulfillment, and to teach and learn with empathy, creativity and effectiveness; we are dedicated to fostering and practicing respect, courage, ingenuity and perseverance in our classrooms and in our community.